Storytelling Wedding Photography

Your Story is a Legacy

Lifestyle Family Sessions

Cherished Moments

Storytelling imagery creates conversation and emotion. This is why photography is so important!

For over a decade, I have had the incredible honor of telling the story of so many lives through photography. From the happiest of times such as a wedding or the birth of a baby to the saddest of times. Photography holds the power to capture emotion and to tell a story without any sound or explanation. Because of this, photography also holds the power of sparking conversation. 

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We absolutely LOVED working with Steffen!! He was able to capture us in our own elements during our engagement session and wedding! He is so easy to work with and makes you feel comfortable. He work is absolutely stunning!

Katie + Chris

Steffen was truly the best! We loved our engagement photos so much, we had him come to New York for our wedding photos. He is professional, flexible, and most importantly- creative!

Erinn + Eric

Steffen was great to work with!! I was so happy to be able to have the wonderful experiences we did with him! Thank you so much for helping to my our day the best it could be and capturing it all! You went above and beyond what I could have asked for!

Selena + Aaron

Steffen Harris Photography was amazingly outstanding on our BEST day ever. From classic wedding photos to candid moments, each picture continues to put huge smiles on our faces time and time again. Steffen is an energetic, thoughtful, and downright fun person. He is no longer our wedding photographer but now a friend. It was a true honor to work with him.

Michelle + Jeremy

Recent Posts

A New Chapter

This year, 2021, has ushered in quite a few changes, a couple of them being pretty big life changes. In February, we found out we were pregnant with our third! What?! Just wild! In November, we welcomed Dominic Harris to the fam! We couldn't be happier. One thing we...
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Maternity Pictures :: Tedford

I'll never get enough of morning sessions! Seriously, these are some of the best. Of course, the dew on the ground usually makes for wet feet, but it's a small price to pay to have a session finished and the rest of the day ahead of you. The morning of Jalyne's...
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A Perfect 4th of July Weekend Wedding – Mary Jo + Nick :: Effingham, IL Wedding Photographer

Wow! First of all, who would have ever guessed it would be a whopping 80 degrees on fourth of July weekend? We are in Illinois, correct? It's supposed to be like 185 degrees by now. HA! So already, the day was off to a great start and I hadn't even starting taking...
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Rain Rain Go Away – Victoria and Grant :: Highland, IL Wedding Photographer

If you're an avid follower, this couple may look familiar to you. That's because this is round two! Last year, Grant and Victoria had a small ceremony in their front yard, thanks to the pandemic. It was a great day and funny enough, I remember on the way home from...
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Botanical Gardens St. Louis, MO Engagement Pictures :: Ashley + Kyle

It's been a little bit since I've been to the Missouri Botanical Gardens in St. Louis. So long, in fact, that I did not realize any construction was happening there. As I pulled in, I drove down the main entrance only to question if I was at the right place because...
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Rend Lake Southern Illinois Engagement Pictures :: Kaitlyn + Chase

A few times over the years, I've worked with couples where instead of them driving all the way to me or me to them, we finding a meeting place near the middle. What I love about this type of session is that it usually makes for quite and adventure. My last session...
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Spring Family Pictures at Ballard Nature Center Altamont, IL

It's been a minute since I've been on the blog, am I right? There are a couple of reasons for this, one being that I'm in the process of a big rebrand and doing a lot of work on the backend of my business and simply don't have time for blogging. Another reason is...
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When to Spring Family Pictures

Warmer weather!! Finally! This time of year, spirits seem to lift with the rising temperatures, but 2021 feels a little different. Am I the only one that feels this way. It's almost like we've been living a winter life for the past year and as restrictions begin to...
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Snow Sessions Effingham, IL

I know, I know, who wants to talk about snow when warmer weather is upon us, but can I just have my moment for a minute? 😛 I'm so looking forward to warmer weather. In fact, I've already got my first sunburn of 2021 (hopefully the only one) because I've been enjoying...
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Effingham, IL Family Pictures :: Vanblaricum

One year has certainly gone by in what seems like a blink of an eye. But having the opportunity to photograph the Vanblaricum crew again is something I'm so honored to have been given the chance. One year ago, we were doing indoor lifestyle newborn pictures. Now? It's...
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Wedding

Weddings are so full of emotion and storytelling and this is what I aim to capture on your wedding day. I am not simply a fly on the wall, but rather an active participator in your day. This allows me to capture your love and excitement through visual storytelling. It is always an honor to be trusted with the photography of a wedding day!

Wedding Pricing

Lifestyle

From family sessions to senior sessions and even baby sessions, lifestyle photography is the visual storytelling of your family. I do not simply want snap a picture of your family and be through. What drives your family? What do you enjoy doing? As a senior what are your hobbies? These are the stories I want to tell with lifestyle photography.

Lifestyle Session Pricing

Commercial

Just like weddings and families, every business has a story to tell. From humble beginnings to explosive growth, whatever the story may be, let’s work together to communicate your story to your customers and audience through engaging photography and video. Click the link below to learn more!

Harris Creative Website

I’m Steffen

I’m a visual storyteller dedicated to capturing the personality and the emotion of your story. My hope is that through the images I’m able to capture, I can help spark conversation between you and loved ones allowing you to build relationships and make memories from simply looking at and cherishing moments captured on camera.

My Story

This is why I do what I do.

Steffen’s passion for photography and capturing the scenes around you are amazing. My husband, myself, all our friends and family, and even strangers said our pictures were breathtaking! He was flexible, willing to travel, and was so laid back. He jumped right into new surroundings and was able to capture the love so naturally.

We cannot imagine having used someone else and would recommend him to anyone getting married. His laid back nature also helps ease any stress or worry, which is what every couple needs during wedding time! Trust me, you will not be disappointed!

Brianne & Daniel

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